Missile Strikes Shake Crimea: Civilian Casualties Reported

A Ukrainian missile attack near Simferopol in Russia-annexed Crimea resulted in two civilian casualties, according to local authorities. An empty building near Alushta was also struck. Ukraine has not commented officially, while military bloggers noted multiple targets across the peninsula.


Reuters | Updated: 24-05-2024 02:34 IST | Created: 24-05-2024 02:34 IST
Missile Strikes Shake Crimea: Civilian Casualties Reported

The head of the Russia-annexed Crimea peninsula said a Ukrainian missile attack killed two bystanders near Simferopol, the peninsula's main administrative centre.

Sergei Aksyonov, writing on Telegram, also said a Ukrainian missile had struck an empty building near Alushta on the peninsula's Black Sea coast.

There was no official comment from Ukraine. Military bloggers reported a number of targets throughout the peninsula.

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